CHAPTER V.
DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house. He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night. A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
"Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
"Well, I should say so. What have you struck now?"
"I am not sure, chief, but I've an idea that I have run by accident right on to the Roman burglar. If I have it's the most extraordinary chance that ever occurred in our profession."
Oscar proceeded and related to the chief what had occurred. The latter listened and said:
"I don't see where the Roman robbery comes in."
"You don't?"